CUSCO
Cusco’s best days out.
The 15 most popular train experiences in Cusco. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and the operator behind each.
2-day Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu with Sun Gate sunset and sunrise, chef-made picnic meals, Aguas Calientes stay, and Vistadome train return.
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Inca Rail First Class Machu Picchu pairs an observatory-car train ride with three-course meals, drinks, and a guided citadel visit from Cusco.
“I am writing to tell you that this is the worst operation I have ever seen.”
Train from Cusco to Machu Picchu with hotel transfers, scenic rides, Aguas Calientes time, and a guided Inca circuit—about 12 hours.
“The trip was perfect. Everyone is super nice and organized.”
All-included 2-day Machu Picchu tour by train from Cusco: Sacred Valley ride, Aguas Calientes stay, hot springs time, guided citadel tour.
“Excelente experiencia hicieron hasta lo imposible para acomodar nuestras necesidades muy complacidos éramos cuatro y todos estamos muy contentos, nuestro guía Luis super professional, muy amable y con mucho conocimiento. El conductor Gonzalo respetuoso, educado y muy profesional. Lo recomendamos 100%”
Conquer Salkantay Pass, sleep under stars, savor Pachamanca and coffee, then watch sunrise over Machu Picchu and return by panoramic train.
“An amazing experience with Trexperience. The service was amazing and we had two amazing guides, Renato and Miguel. The horseman and chefs worked so hard to make sure our food and bags were on time. The trip itself is full of incredible views and scenery. From ice capped mountains to jungle rainforest. Seeing Machu Picchu…”
Small-group train tour from Cusco to Machu Picchu with guided Sacred Valley stops, 1 night in Aguas Calientes, and door-to-door transfers.
“Everything was great! First day our guide Efrain was great by providing us with all the information about the cultural sights and making sure that everything is good. The places we visited are stunning! Second day at Machu Picchu was breathtaking! Our guide Martin was really good and explained really well the history and culture…”
2 days by train from Cusco with an overnight in Aguas Calientes, early Machu Picchu entry, and a guided tour included.
“Our guide was fantastic. If it wasn't for him, it would receive 2 stars. We were very unhappy with the accommodations in Aguas Caliente. There was mold all over the bathroom, stains on the sheets, and hair in the sheets. We asked twice for the linens to be changed and they did not improve. I…”
2-day Machu Picchu by train from Cusco: Aguas Calientes hotel, sunrise entry, guided tour, meals, and round-trip transport.
“This was the trip we bought from Viator when they last-minute-cancelled our original trip to Machu Picchu with them. We booked with them from London. We then based everything around it: Buying our flights to Cusco from Lima. Our trains, our accommodation. and plans. We were so excited. The night before our trip to Machu…”
Classic 4-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in a max-9 group with private tents, included meals, and Day 2 at Dead Woman’s Pass.
“The Inca trail is amazing but this tour operator will do all to destroy fun of it for you - 1) no pick up even though it’s promised 2) you need to carry your rented sleeping bag plus linen or you pay 150 soles / 40 USD/EUR per day 3) the guide doesn’t even intruduce…”
A 4:00 am train-and-bus day that gets you to Machu Picchu with big transport handled, plus a bilingual guide and time to roam.
“100% safe for solo travelers. The communication before, during and after the Trejo was AMAZING! Assuring I was safe and make it back safe to my hotel”
2-day Cusco to Machu Picchu by train with Sacred Valley ruins, llama rescue time, and a 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes.
“I recommend this llama experience tour. I traveled for my vacation to Peru and had one of the best experiential experiences in a rescue center with South American camelids, it is an inexplicable connection with nature to see the Andean condor and feel its majesty is unforgettable.”
Two days of Sacred Valley sights, alpacas, Pisac market, Ollantaytambo, and a guided Machu Picchu visit by train and bus.
“Amazing tour and super helpful! Incredible views and experience! Elvis is very recommended and we had an amazing day! 100% worth it!”
Machu Picchu one-day trip from Cusco by train and bus. Tickets, Circuit 2 entry, and a guided visit included for $315.
“Communication was excellent, very responsive to messages. They picked us up at our air bnb, drove us to train station, helped us get to the bus, then we had a guide through Machu Pichu. They had given us all of our tickets in advance. The”
One-day Cusco train tour to Machu Picchu: 3 a.m. pickup, Sacred Valley, Aguas Calientes, guided ruins, return by train.
“Very good. Things ran mostly smoothly. All tickets were well organised and in order but I didn’t have a tour guide although someone was there to meet me at the different stages”
Short Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu in a small group with permits, train, meals, and an expert guide over 2 days.
“It was wonderful trip with Machu Picchu Peru Tours. I would like to remind the guy Abel that wes amazing.”
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